Imperial Japanese M1883 Naval Officer Dirk

9" blade length. 16.5" overall with scabbard and hilt. Straight nickel plated blade with hira-zukuri shape and single fuller to both sides. Item mounts a white rayskin wrapped hilt with brass fittings and a gold washed copper habaki. Shagreen hilt is wrapped in brass wire with sakura buttressing the mekugi. Item features an S-curve guard with further sakura blossom designs adorning the pommel, chape, and locket. Scabbard composed of lacquered wood with brass fittings featuring nanako grounds, and features a spring-loaded catch that locks into the guard. Guard struck with a {Sakura enclosing Anchor} design, and a kanji marking on opposite sides of the blade.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Very Good. Blade retains clean edges with some bites owing to flaking of the nickel near tip, and some scratches overall. Brass parts are tarnished but retain much of the fine detail to their designs. Some discolorations and residue in the rayskin. Scabbard shows some scuffs and mars, and cracking to the finish.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email armsarmor@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

To request further details about this lot, please email armsarmor@hindmanauctions.com

Please contact the Auction Specialist for details.